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We’re All Just Making It Up As We Go Along (Even This ‘Parenting Expert’)

Have you read The Barefoot Investor? It’s been the number 1 non-fiction book in Australia this year – all about finance. In his introduction to the book Scott Pape, the author, describes the day ...

Stop stuffing stuff in: Why relationships don’t work on efficiency

My wife and I are parents to six daughters. Yes… six. Yes, we intentionally conceived them. No we weren’t trying for a boy. Yes, we do own a television (which we clearly do not have time to ...

STOP, LOOK, and LISTEN to your kids

Some years ago I came across a parenting questionnaire developed by thoughtful, careful researchers. One of the questionnaire items asked, “Do you stop and pay attention to your child when your ...

Raising Children to Love or Fear

Are you raising children to love or fear you? Most parents have a deeper goal in mind for their children than mindless obedience. “I’m in my 40’s and I’m still afraid of my old man.”...

Family traditions help kids make sense of life

"Family traditions counter alienation and confusion. They help us define who we are; they provide something steady, reliable and safe in a confusing world." - Susan Lieberman Ben and Tracy Groves...

16 Gifts our Children Need For Christmas

There's no denying that gifts are a huge part of Christmas, especially for children. And every year at Christmas time articles appear warning of rampant materialism. Apparently we need to be careful ...

9 Ways to a Resilient Child – Sneak Peek

Below is a special sneak peek of my new book 9 Ways to a Resilient Child. I thought I'd share the introduction of the book as it tells the story of my inspiration to write about this topic as well ...

What’s Your Parenting Style?

Most research supports Authoritative Parenting as the ‘ideal’ parenting style… but cutting-edge studies tell us there is something better. But first, let's look take a look at the four most ...

6 Strategies for Respectful Relationships

Nothing puts fire into the belly of parents faster than a child being disrespectful. When our kids ignore us, stomp their feet, slam the door, or say “NO!”, it gets under our skin in a way that ...

Do you know your child’s love language?

Twenty-one years ago, Gary Chapman wrote a book called The 5 Love Languages. In his book, he argued that there are five different ways that we can show someone that we love them, and that each person ...

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Relationships

We’re All Just Making It Up As We Go Along (Even This ‘Parenting Expert’)

Stop stuffing stuff in: Why relationships don’t work on efficiency

STOP, LOOK, and LISTEN to your kids

Raising Children to Love or Fear

Family traditions help kids make sense of life

16 Gifts our Children Need For Christmas

9 Ways to a Resilient Child – Sneak Peek

What’s Your Parenting Style?

6 Strategies for Respectful Relationships

Do you know your child’s love language?

9 Ways to a Resilient Child

21 Days to a Happier Family – Book

What Your Child Needs From You

9 Ways to a Resilient Child Online Program

First Visit: FREE 5 Surprising Secrets to Creating a Happier, More Successful You eBook

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HOW TO GET YOUR KIDS TO REALLY LISTEN

Tired of repeating yourself? Sick of asking the children to do something again and again, and then doing it yourself? My cheat sheet (with accompanying podcast) gives you the step-by-step details you need to get your kids to really listen.

Popup: Download Dr Justin’s FREE Technology Tickets

Download Dr Justin’s FREE Technology Tickets.

Use my 'Tech-Tix' to help set healthy screen time limits with your kids.Stop the power struggles and help your kids develop the skills required to manage screen time responsibility.More info

Relationships

Tired of repeating yourself? Sick of asking the children to do something again and again, and then doing it yourself?

My cheat sheet (with accompanying podcast) gives you the step-by-step details you need to get your kids to really listen.

Use my 'Tech-Tix' to help set healthy screen time limits with your kids.
Stop the power struggles and help your kids develop the skills required to manage screen time responsibility.
More info